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I am a graduate of Vermont Law School, with a focus on water law & policy. I earned my J.D., a Master's degree in Environmental Law & Policy, and a Certificate in Water Law. I also earned a Certificate of Academic Excellence in Alternative Dispute Resolution. I am a member in good standing of the Maryland Bar, and admitted to practice before the U.S. District Courts for D.C. and Maryland.. I am in the process of building my public interest environmental and federal practices in the DC/Maryland area. In addition, I represent citizens and journalists on matters arising under public records statutes such as the Freedom of Information Act. My practice also includes land use, zoning, and agricultural law issues.. Prior to hanging my shingle as GreenSpring Legal, I was a Law Clerk at Hall & Associates (), working on behalf of municipalities and other regulated entities to ensure that they comply with the mandates of the Clean Water Act, and that such mandates are properly applied/enforced.. In May 2014, I completed a 6-month term as a pro bono Associate Attorney at the Office of the Attorney General - Maryland Department of the Environment. During the summer of 2012, I interned at the District of Columbia's Department of the Environment, working on DC's TMDL consolidation plan. Prior to law school, I was an English teacher & international development professional: I served as a Volunteer in the Peace Corps from 2007-2009, and worked for an international development nonprofit after I completed my service.. Languages spoken: English, Bulgarian (novice), Spanish (novice).. Areas of Expertise: Research, water law & policy, conservation, water quality, Clean Water Act (CWA), TMDL, NPDES, FOIA, Administrative Law, Environmental Justice, stormwater, advocacy, communications, international development, teaching, education, legal research, legal analysis, green infrastructure, water resource management, government administration

For the past ten years I have been advocating on behalf of injured victims and their families.  From birth injuries to brain injuries to wrongful death to nursing home claims, I have handled all types of medical malpractice and personal injury claims from intake to trial.  I have obtained millions of dollars in compensation on behalf of my clients.. As a female litigator, I have a unique understanding of the needs of my clients.  This is particularly true in cases involving women and children, such as cerebral palsy and birth injury cases.   This understanding of the law, and my clients needs, has allowed me to successfully handle these claims in a field dominated by my male peers.. As an attorney, it is important to be able to be a pitbull.  But sometimes, in this complex field of litigation, a more delicate touch is required.  I have the ability to access both qualities, in an effective manner, as the situation dictates.

For over 40  years, I have lived and worked right here in the DC and Maryland community. I take great pride in fighting for my clients, taking on tough and challenging cases, and winning. I am your partner all the way through and I am committed to listening and acting on your behalf.

Ever since I started practicing as a litigator after law school, I've never wanted to do anything else.  Every case presents a new challenge, and each is as important as the last.  I am an AV Preeminent Rated Lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell.

Counsel of Record in over 2500 Bankruptcy cases in Maryland and DC. Supervisory counsel in hundreds or thousands more. Counsel of record in hundreds of civil, criminal and administrative cases before federal and state courts and agencies. Pro bono service through Montgomery County Bar and Bankruptcy Court. Served as Treasurer and outside counsel to the Gifted and Talented Learning Disabled Network. We are a debt relief agency. We help people file for bankruptcy relief under the bankruptcy code. We are proud to have helped thousands of people in this way. Past cases are no guaranty of future outcomes.

Attorney Maria Mena is a private criminal defense attorney, divorce attorney, and personal injury attorney serving Maryland and Washington D.C. Her offices are located in Silver Spring & Tacoma Park, Maryland. For over 27 years she has protected the rights of her clients, and has earned a reputation for being aggressive in court, yet sensitve and caring toward her clients.

Andrew “Andy” Calebrese has over 20 years of experience handling civil litigation cases. Over the years, he has tried hundreds of court cases and workers’ compensation hearings throughout Maryland.Andy began his career as a clerk to the Honorable Richard H. Sothoron, Jr. of the Circuit Court for Prince George’s County. From there, he ran his own practice that focused primarily on workers’ compensation claims, personal injury, landlord/tenant matters, and criminal cases. Today, Andy is an associate at Ashcraft & Gerel where he uses his diverse legal background to his clients’ advantage. Andy is married and has two children with whom he enjoys spending his time when he is not at work.

Alan Bowser, a graduate of Princeton, Johns Hopkins, and the Georgetown University Law Center, has extensive professional experience as an attorney, economist, and senior executive in the public and private sectors.. A former United States Deputy Assistant Secretary for Basic Industries in the Department of Commerce, serving under Secretaries William M. Daley and Norman Mineta, he also was a senior staff member of the World Bank Group, and a Director of the Petroleum Finance Company, Ltd.. He specializes in transportation, manufacturing, energy and environmental issues. He served as Chief of Staff/Confidential Aide to Montgomery County Councilmember-at-Large Duchy Trachtenberg.. Currently, he is a consultant and an attorney in private practice.